BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Meta-aragonite-sparstone

Code	MARSPT
Description	Meta-aragonite-sparstone
Qualifiers	No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition	Meta-sed rock, field identifiable aragonite-sparstone protolith. Crystals >50% calcite/aragonite, aragonite >50% of Ca-carbonate crys. Petrological study shows obliterative sparry aragonite >0.032mm in inequant blocky mosaics. Crystal size not defined.
Linked data	http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/MARSPT

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"Thumbnail" definitions attached to some of the table entries are an interim attempt to provide simple short descriptions of the "unqualified" rock types presented within the BGS Rock Classification Scheme. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and consistency but minor contradictions or omissions might be present. The BGS welcomes any feedback pointing out such minor imperfections and/or providing constructive comment and suggestions for improvement of the definitions. In the first instance such feedback should be directed to Dr Tim McCormick.